Is Beverly Hills safe?
Baltimore, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Beverly Hills as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Beverly Hills
“Go with care. Beverly Hills is a stable, quiet residential enclave in Northeast Baltimore featuring attractive single-family homes and a strong neighborhood feel. While it experiences significantly lower violent crime rates than much of the city, standard urban awareness is recommended, especially near major commercial corridors after dark.”
About the area
Beverly Hills is a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore characterized by well-kept early-20th-century bungalows, cape cods, and detached cottages. Visitors typically come to enjoy its relaxed, semi-suburban charm and proximity to the dining corridors of Harford Road and the green expanses of Herring Run Park.
- Suburban Feel
- Quiet / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Beverly Hills
Walk score: 53/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but road connections lead easily to the scenic paved Herring Run Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High homeownership rate and active community association fostering neighborhood stability
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to Baltimore citywide averages
- Generous green canopy with quiet, low-traffic residential streets
Cons
- Car break-ins and package thefts occur periodically
- Lack of immediate commercial attractions within the residential core requires walking or driving to adjacent strips
- Bordering corridors along Belair Road and Moravia can experience higher crime spillover
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not a notable presence within Beverly Hills itself, though occasional panhandling may occur at major commercial intersections along Belair Road.
What Beverly Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and joggers heading toward nearby parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and pleasant with minimal vehicular traffic on residential side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting; safe for evening walks, though quiet side streets are dimly lit in spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally tranquil, but normal city precautions should be taken against vehicle theft and isolated incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
Operated by MDOT MTA, the neighborhood is served primarily by LocalLink and CityLink bus lines along Walther Avenue, Harford Road (CityLink Brown), and Belair Road (CityLink Blue). There is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Street parking is free, ample, and easy to find on all residential streets, with many homes also featuring private driveways.
Things to do in Beverly Hills
- Take an architectural walking tour of the neighborhood's mid-century brick homes and craftsman cottages
- Access nearby walking and jogging paths along the Herring Run Trail network
- Explore the nearby Harford Road dining strip in adjacent Lauraville and Hamilton
Local favorites
- Koco's Pub · Seafood Restaurant · 4.7★ (2350)Famed neighborhood tavern located just up Harford Road, legendary for massive Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes.
- Zeke's Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (1100)Popular local roastery and community gathering spot offering espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Silver Queen Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.7★ (460)Cozy farm-to-table eatery serving seasonal Maryland comfort food, craft cocktails, and brunch.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.